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The ASB Wordbank Competition Winners!

Congratulations to our winners in 3 categories. Click on the categories to read the winners' entries.

The winner in the 5–7 years of age category was Isla Thompson of Mt Eden, Auckland, writing about Auckland based author Jennifer Beck’s The Choosing Day. Runner up was Brian Kim of Sunnynook, Auckland, writing about Rats by Christchurch based author and illustrator Gavin Bishop.

The winner in the 8–10 years of age category was Joe Perry of Napier, writing about Jennifer Beck’s The Bantam and the Soldier. Runner up was Devan Ngataaria Hammond of Papamoa writing about Maurice Gee’s Under the Mountain.

The winner in the 11–13 years of age category was Cheyenne Kumeroa of Palmerston North writing about Kingi McKinnon’s story 'Hohepa’s Goodbye' from Huia Short Stories Vol 1. Runner up was Lucas Netana-Rakete of Royal Oak, Auckland, writing about Footrot Flats: They’ve put custard with my bone! (my compliments to the chef) by Murray Ball.

The judges in this 11–13 age category particularly noted the fantastic standard of entries from Auckland’s Royal Oak Intermediate School and have recommended the school for a special commendation and prize.